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Is Your Plant Dying or Just Taking a Nap? 5 Signs Plants Are Dormant – and When to Act
Bare stems, yellow leaves, no new growth? Don’t panic! Dormancy is nature’s way of recharging. But what is dormancy in plants? Here are 5 key signs to check
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Do Your Houseplants Need Moving for Winter? Why Fall Chills Affect Indoor Plants, How To Tell – and What to Do Next
Fall can spell trouble for your favorite houseplants. Here’s how to spot the signs plants are too cold indoors – and where to put them to keep them happy
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Keep Fall Flowers Blooming Into Winter – 5 Frost Delay Tricks so Your Garden is the Last One Blooming on the Block
Flower power doesn't have to end with the first cold snap. Try these 5 simple, actionable steps on how to protect flowers from frost for bonus color that lasts for weeks longer
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Christmas Cactus Care: How to Grow and Make Schlumbergera Bloom Indoors
Brighten winter with the vibrant blooms of a Christmas cactus. Learn how to care for this tropical beauty and keep it flowering year after year.
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Hydrangea Meaning: The Fascinating Symbolism Behind One of the World's Most Popular Flowers
Explore the rich symbolism of hydrangeas, from their Greek name ("water vessel") to their conflicting meanings in Japan and Europe.
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This Knockout Native Gives Dreamy Clouds of Color and Year Round Beauty – How to Grow the American Smoke Tree
Set your ornamental garden ablaze with the dramatic fall foliage and smoky blooms of this cracking native. Find out how easy it is to grow the unforgettable American smoke tree
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Japanese Maples Aren’t Just for Fall – These Ultimate 4-Season Varieties Dazzle All Year Long
Japanese maples are prized for their fall foliage, but they can look gorgeous all year round. Here are the best 4-season beauties for continuing Japanese maple color and character
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How to Grow Garlic at Home: The Easy Way to Bigger, Tastier Bulbs
From planting to curing, our garlic guide shows you how to grow generous aromatic bulbs like a pro.
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How to Divide Tulip Bulbs for More Spring Color Year After Year
Learn how to divide tulip bulbs and when it's necessary. Tulip enthusiasts eagerly anticipate spring’s arrival, but thriving bulbs rely on autumn preparation.
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How to Store Bulbs Over Winter: Best Tips for Blooming Success Next Spring
Learn how to store bulbs over winter so you can have the best blooms next year. Follow these simple rules to ensure that you have success overwintering bulbs.
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As an Indoor Gardening Expert, I Do These 7 Things Every Fall to Save My Houseplants From Seasonal Stress
Houseplants slow down during the fall and can get stressed. Follow these super simple moves for autumn houseplants keep your greens lush and thriving.
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These 6 Fast-Growing Trees Make Beautiful Privacy Fences – Grow a Gorgeous Living Boundary in No Time!
Keeping a boundary secure is one thing – but can you have attractive boundaries that grow quickly? Yes, you can, with these fast growing privacy fence trees
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I Visited The Biggest Trees In The Pacific Northwest & This is What They Taught Me
Trees are often relegated to the background of our lives. But taking time to visit with them and understand them has changed me. Learn what trees can teach you.
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Dahlias: To Lift or Not to Lift? What You Do This Fall Shapes Next Year’s Blooms
To lift or not to lift, that is the question – and if you want to keep your favorite dahlia tubers in the best shape for next year, here’s how best to handle dahlias in the fall
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I Expanded My Garden for Free – and Gifted Tons of Plants to Friends and Family With One Simple Gardening Technique
Dividing plants is a great way to expand your garden for free and also a perfect way to share your bounty with others.
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How to Stop Overwintering Bugs – and Keep Them From Coming Back Next Year
Overwintering bugs can wreck your garden next year. A little fall pest control now will keep your plot safe in the future.
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Add Some Fall Sparkle to Dull Corners: 5 Shade-Loving Shrubs and Trees for Sizzling Autumnal Foliage
Shade-dwelling trees and shrubs may sound unassuming, but they are more than capable of putting on a show in autumn. You’ll love these vibrant shade shrubs with fall interest
